940. TSI Owens Cross Roads

This facility will change name. If it will change its way, remains to doubt. Fact is that criticism against the facility include unsafe living conditions, staff abuse and neglect, and improper and excessive use of restraints. A number of students tried to escape the facility over the years making themselves and possible residents at risk.

As of May 2022 it is empty.

Numerous facilities operated by Sequel TSI have been investigated. Because Sequel TSI basically is a business they rebrand as Brighter Path of Alabama, so they can continue their way to conduct business after using some paint and money on new marketing material. Why the authorities fall for this scheme remains a mystery.

It could not have been fun to be there as a teenager.

Sources:

• Long troubled Sequel TSI youth services center to shut down and reopen (WAFF 48 News)
• Sequel: 7 escapees from Owens Cross Roads facility in last 18 months (WAFF 48 News)
• Alabama advocacy groups claim illegal restraints, strangulation at Sequel youth facility (AL.com)